Falling

This poem is about 'moving on' after the death of a loved one with the help of a dear friend.

Thoughts drifting like clouds on a summer day,

you are the air surrounding me

swirling and twirling.

My body seems light as a feather

 and I feel as if I am floating

like an autumn leaf falling from a tree.

Suddenly I feel hands reaching out to grab me

cradling me like a child

holding me tightly

never letting go.

Author's Note

This is a rare attempt at free verse from someone like me who has a tendency to be a 'rhymer'.

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Dara, this is so romantic and downright magical. You should write in free verse more often. Lovely. Lydi**

[Dara]

A thousand "thank yous" Lydia for your wonderful review and vote of confidence for writing in free verse. I will definitely try it again. So nice to see you as well!

[Einstein Noodle]

i really enjoy the images and feeling of safety and assurance i get from your poem ...suffering, loss, and grieving make little real sense to us ... so i think your choice of free form is perfect ... because as with so much of life ..we simply have to let go and trust ..so glad i found this one this morning
E.

[Dara]

Thank you so much E. Your words are always uplifting and reviews poetic in their own right! Great to see you my friend. I hope life is treating you more than kind these days :-)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .....................

[B. Boileau]

An enchanting reminder that those loved ones who pass never really leaves us. Just as our thoughts never really leave them. Regardless of your style, free writing or rhyme, you are always a wonderful read.
This one was captivating...
bill

[Dara]

Thank you for your encouraging words Bill. It is good to venture outside of one's comfort zone and wonderful to know I am still reaching people. Your review is both welcomed and very touching!

[Kelly Scheppers]

...perhaps it was like the footprints in the sand...maybe it was the time He carried you!

[Dara]

That is a beautiful thought Kelly and a perfect image to have in mind as this is read. Thank you so much for your warm words and support!

[emmajoy]

' you are the air surrounding me '

Beautiful free verse! I floated and drifted with you, Dara. Seems your writing has taken another path. What next I ask... smiling! Thank you so much for sharing such lovely sentiments.

[Dara]

Thank you for your encouraging words Emma Joy. It is important to attempt to "loosen the shackles that sometimes bind us" :-) Your visit always makes my day!

[emmajoy]

I'll have to keep coming back, anything to help! Truly meant what i typed, by the way... spread wings and fly, Dara!

ps. I can't do the rhyming thing, hence my scribbles!

[~]

I love it when writers "get out of their comfort zone". A great poem my dear!! Love the array of feelings and what a blessing to have someone in time of need.

[Dara]

Many many thanks for this wonderful comment and support of my endeavor to try something different! This is what sharing poetry is all about. Have a great weekend dear poet. :-)

[~]

Have a great weekend too dear friend!!

[B]

Beautifully laid
so much love exists here
a simple embrace

[Dara]

Thank you so much. Yes, a simple embrace can work wonders!

[Briana]

Anyone that's lost a loved one understands the feelings driving this poem. I found the free verse well done and fitting. Very striking visuals, too. Well done!

[Dara]

Thank you Briana! It is good to venture out of one's comfort zone and this one came to me from a deep place so it was a good opportunity to write using a different style. So nice to see you hear again :-)

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when we experience loss it is good to have someone there to catch us, for even the leaf has mother earth to hold it when it falls... a beautiful write, Dara

[Dara]

That is a beautiful comparison, FT. I have had dreams where I am falling and always wake up before I hit bottom thank goodness. In reality though, you are so right, always good to have someone there to catch us. Thank you for your kind words!!

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I imagine many of us have dreams like that, Dara- i do! You are kindly welcome, my friend.